Community Leaders

Anna Martinez is a communication legend within the central valley. Anna is part of the communication department faculty at Clovis Community College. Anna is known for her love of performing arts, public speaking, and most importantly oral interpretation. Anna is active in the Fresno Community, and you can often find her participating in local community […]

Christina Elmore is an accomplished American actress, known for her role in the TV series The Last Ship as Lieutenant Alisha Granderson, and her roles on Twenties and HBO’s Insecure. She is a Harvard Graduate, with her degree in African American Studies.

Debbie Graeber and Nola Griggs are members of the lunch staff in CUSD, who are proud to call themselves lunch ladies. They have been serving lunch to kids across the county for 8 years and continue to do so through this pandemic. In this video, they let their inner kid out to read a story […]

Dr. Juan Bautista is a primary care physician and community leader within the city of Fresno. Before completing his degrees at Columbia University in New York and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Bautista was first a Fresno State Bulldog where he played Division 1 football and served as a football team captain. Dr. […]

Gurdeep Singh Shergill holds a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Fresno State. He is an educator, radio host, realtor, and community activist. For over 13 years, Mr. Shergill has been involved in fields related to education.

Isis De Luna is a leader in the LGBTQ+ Community. Isis De Luna is a drag queen, and host of the Drag Queen Story Hour at Spectrum Community Center. Isis is outspoken about progress, equity, anti-racism, the Indiginious experience, and community. Isis served as the 43rd Empress of the Imperial Dove Court de Fresno, Fresno’s […]

Jenni DeRuosi holds an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley in Rhetoric and a Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law. Jenni currently practices labor and employment of law for the City of Fresno. Jenni loves her family, her dog Dino, running, and Disneyland. She is most inspired by the poetry of e.e. cummings, Phil […]

Joni Hernandez is from Riverdale, California. He graduated from Riverdale High School and later attended Fresno City College. He received his real estate license and since then has been helping Central Valley families find their perfect home.

Lennox T. Duong is an acting alumna from the Department of Theatre Arts at Fresno State. Upon completion of her BA she continued her performing arts education at the prestigious Juilliard School! Duong is an accomplished actress and offers this piece of advice “Be yourself, enjoy, and don’t let the thoughts of the outcome color […]

Our newly elected Mayor Jerry Dyer is no stranger to Fresno State or community service. Before becoming our city’s new leader, Mayor Dyer graduated from CSUF with his BS in Criminology. Mayor Dyer used that degree for 40 years to serve within the Fresno Police Department, where he acted as Chief from 2001. Jerry has […]

Perla Ibal is a social worker from Kerman, California. In 2010, she graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Fresno State. Currently, she is a counselor and service coordinator in Fresno, California.

Peter Robertson is a three time graduate from Fresno State (BA, MA, MBA), and is currently enrolled in Fresno State’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. Peter has worked for his alma mater since 2002, where oversees the major gifts and planned giving fundraising for the Fresno State Alumni Association. Peter is a well known activist, […]

Over twenty years ago, Robert Frausto was a teacher in Madera who participated with his class in the Peach Blossom Festival. Now, Robert Frausto serves as the Superintendent of Kerman Unified School District since October of 2008. He is actively involved in the Central Valley.

Salisha Thomas is a California native and a former Miss California. She graduated from CSU Fullerton with a BA in Theater, is a former vocalist for Disneyland, has performed regionally throughout the state, toured with Beautiful The Carole King Musical, and eventually joined the cast on Broadway. Before Broadway shut down, Salisha was in rehearsals […]

Sergio Hernández is a Spanish teacher at Sunnyside High School. In 2016, he graduated with a Spanish B.A. from Fresno State. During his undergraduate years, he served as a soccer coach at Mendota High School and as a substitute in schools across the Central Valley.

Stephanie Snyder is a Valley native, graduate of University of California Santa Barbara with a BA in English, and a graduate of San Joaquin College of Law. After practicing law for 12 years, Stephanie hung up her attorney hat in exchange for an administrative law judge gavel and robe. She loves reading and any sharing […]

In June 2015, Fresno State welcomed Victor E. Bulldog III, whose purchase was made possible by a generous donor. Victor E. Bulldog III is cared for and owned by the Fresno State Alumni Association (FSAA). Victor E. loves peanut butter, squeaky toys, and meeting new people. He’s been known to chase Fresno State squirrels by […]

Yessenia Ibal is a police officer in Fresno County. In 2018, she graduated with a Psychology B.A. from the University of Phoenix. After receiving her B.A., she attended a law enforcement academy to become a police officer. Currently, she serves as a police officer that helps maintain safety in the Central Valley.